Rt U S over Wallen CR
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Missouri · S 9 T 36 N R 3 E · Structure no. 6810
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,124
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt U S over Wallen CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt U S over Wallen CR in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,124 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,574 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt U S over Wallen CR built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt U S over Wallen CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Rt U S over Wallen CR carry?
About 1,124 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Rt U S over Wallen CR?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Rt U S over Wallen CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.